In 2015, Manulife initiated the survey to help shed more light on the role poor finances play in the mental and physical challenges facing many working Canadians:

20% of employees said they’re financially unprepared

33% of all workplace disability claims were related to mental illness

90% of employers identified stress as the most significant reason for these claims

45% of employees identified personal finances as the leading cause of their stress

60% of the financially unprepared delayed or didn't obtain various services aimed to improve their health due to financial constraints

Based on these numbers, there does appear to be a correlation between health, financial preparedness and workplace engagement. Helping and supporting employees in taking care of their health and finances can lead to improved workplace engagement and productivity.

Health & Financial Wellness Insights

When lives are made better, organizations become stronger - see insights into the relationships between financial wellness, physical and emotional health and their impact on workplace engagement and productivity.